As the title. I had a search but didn't find anything so was wondering if it was possible to use the gps built into my XDA orbit with autoroute on my laptop?
Thanks in advance!
Have a look at Fransons GPS Gate, it will do exactly what you want try this page for a starter for ten http://franson.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3968 - Mike
Thanks Mike!
gps2blue does the job too and is freeware. As the title says it works over bluetooth.
I'd been using gps2blue (which is freeware) in all my PDA+GPS (current HTC X7500 and previous Mitac Mio A701) works great.
You can... 1) Use the PDA as external GPS for a laptop/UMPC/desktop PC connecting the PDA using BT or USB cable. I use cable most of the times. 2) You can track the PDA possition at home PC. This means you can travel with the PDA and sending thru Internet the live position to be recorded in the home PC.
I was one of the beta testers.
Just give it a try: http://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html
Best Regards
mahjong
Related
Hi all,
The problem most of us experience is that microsoft removed the function of configuring com ports in their Pocket PC Version 4 build.
I have a program that can sort out the com port problems between the bluetooth and gps software.
I have included the program as an attachment, just unzip it into your PC, make sure you reboot your PDA, sync your PDA to the PC and run setup.
Problems solved.
Cheers,
John
i thought it was only the automatic comport handleing that was removed so you just have to manually set a com port it 2 second of a job
XDA comports
It seems that Microsoft left out our ability to configure com ports altogether. If you try and do a manual configuration with the GPS software it will drive you crazy. I have had so many emails at my hotmail account from people with problems that I have sent this program to and it has fixed thier problem. That is why I decided to put it up here.
Cheers,
John
Hi,
I have downloaded and installed the file to my PDA
What else do i have to do?
The read me file is in a different language and i cant read
Thanks
CoZZa
Bluetooth GPS problem
I have updated the zip file to include a new readme file.
Please follow the instructions.
Unzip file to PC
Reboot PDA.
Sync PDA to PC.
Run Setup.exe
Problem should be fixed, if not reinstall GPS software.
Cheers,
John
Hi John,
Thanks for that.
I tried it and it doesnt appear to have fixed it.
I installed the patch rebooted phone, removed TomTom6 and reinstalled and still cant connect to bluetooth headset, uninstall TomTom6 put on TomTom5 and works, back to 6 still no go.
Any other suggestions?
Cheers
Hi Cozza,
Sorry you are still having a problem, only thing I can suggest is to see if anyone else has a similar problem with TomTom 6, if so you may have to contact them direct and ask for technical assistance.
Just had another thought, could Tom Tom 6 be taking over the port assigned to the headset by default, if so maybe installing the headset after TomTom 6 might work???
Cheers,
John
Hi John,
Yep i have tried that.
Have formatted the phone several times both installing the Bluetooth Car Kit before and after TomTom 6 and still no luck.
TomTom 5 works fine but as soon as updated to TomTom6 Car Kit wont connect, it finds it but just 'connection failed'.
Remove TomTom6 and thinks work OK.
Weird....
Hmmm - What should be different?
I've installed this application, but I still don't see anyway to change either:
1. which port the bluetooth app assigns to the connection (currently port 7)
2. the selection of ports available from TomTom 5.21 to make a connection.
Like everyone else, I've gone through all the port options in TomTom, and it still doesn't connect to the GPS. Other GPS software (everything else I've ever tried - a LOT of software) has no problem connecting to my GPS, so this is obviously a TomTom problem.
Thanks!
Jason Silver
I made Headway!
I finally found something to help!!
http://www.tomtom.com/support/category.php?ID=3&Language=1&FID=3236
The above is a step-by-step guide. The key for my HP6325 (63xx series) was to not connect to BlueTooth, but "Other NMEA GPS." After that, the port connection through Bluetooth worked.
Yeah!
Jason
Detecting GPS on xda mini
Hi guys..
i'm a newbie.
have installed smartST on my xda2 mini with a navman 4110.
i can't seem to get my gps to talk to my xda.
the bluebooth picks up nothing. ie there is no device on the listing.
any ideas?
thx
bluetooth GPS
Hello,
I have included the program as an attachment, just unzip it into your PC, make sure you reboot your PDA, sync your PDA to the PC and run setup.
Problems solved.
Cheers,
John
I'm going mad
Hi all, I'm new to all this so please be patient
I've tried John's quick fix and it didn't work for me
It was all working fine up to last week when my sim card packed up, since I've put the new one in it can't find my GPS.
Can anybody please help, before I sling it out the window.
I have a XDA EX and a Holux gps, whit TomTom 5
Thanks bigbird49
hi
just a quickie to say thank you for this. I have tried adding ports, upgrading rom, using tomtom 6 & 5 to no avail. now pleased to say its working thanks to you and your programme.
Wizard GPS settings after GPS in phone is unlocked
I own a T-Mobile MDA (Wizard) with the 3-0-0 upgraded ROM and need the GPS settings after GPS in phone is unlocked. Anyone know how to do this?
i was just wondering could i use the gps from the xda orbit on a laptop, and use gps software on a laptop...
Was also wondering if anyone has tried wififofum on the orbit yet? can u place wifi access points on it?
thanks in advance
Have a look at using Fransons GPS Gate, there is an option to output the GPS data via Bluetooth to another device (assuming your laptop is BT equipped) - not tried this on the Artemis as yet, but it works with other devices - Miike
Hey guys,
I'm sorry if this question has already been posted, but I searched and couldn't find anything.
My question is this, I have a NOkia E65 with a Navigator application, and I wanted to use my HTC P3300 as an External GPS via Bluetooth. Is that possible to do ? I've been fiddling around with the GPSGate app, but so far no such luck.
Thanks for your help
How far do you get through the set-up guide on this page http://franson.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3968
It works fine on my Artemis - Mike
Hi,
I was able to get it working through Activesync. At first connect your computer through activesync via Bluetooth. Then configure your GPSgate to connect through Activesync, then you can see your Artemis is now able to work as a external GPS receiver.
I have a programe on my laptop that needs a GPS signal. Is there a programe for my HTC P3300, or a way, so I can use my HTC built in GPS via a USB cable to my laptop, as a external GPS.....
I use Franson's GPSgate to use my artemis gps signal on my laptop, albeit over bluetooth rather than USB
Gpsgate
Even I use Franson's GPSgate to use my Artemis as external GPS with my laptop over bluetooth. Works flawlessly.
First off all; thanks for your reply’s!
I found out yesterday in some old thread's to use GPS2Blue, and it's all for free:
Step1:
http://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html
Step2:
Microsoft .Net Compact Framework 2 must be installed (note: Microsoft releases .NET Compact Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 which can be easily installed on storage card...):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...2F-07B5-4A8C-8A44-B4E1B196D5C0&displaylang=en
Step3:
www.HW-group.com, to create, on your PC, virtual COM ports from TCP/IP Because I don't have bluetooth yet...
http://www.hw-group.com/products/hw_vsp/index_en.html
Step4:
How to use with TCP/IP over USB?
1.On the PC, install HW VSP (version 3.0.23 or newer). Choose the standalone application installation.
2.Connect the PDA to the PC with an USB cable.
3.On the PC, run HW VSP.
-In Settings tab: check "TCP Server Mode" and,
to avoid unwanted traffic, uncheck "NVT Enabled".
-In Virtual Serial Port tab: set the Port Name (the port
to be created on the PC, it must be a free COM port not already
used on the PC; for example COM9). Set IP Address to
0.0.0.0 and Port to 31873.
Note: to accept only data from the PDA, instead of 0.0.0.0
you can put the IP address of the PDA obtained with the "What's my
IP" menu item of GPS2Blue.
-Click on Create Com.
4.On the PDA, run GPS2Blue.
-Set the GPS COM port (it's the COM port that Windows Mobile
uses for GPS communication. It depends of your PDA model). You can
choose the GID port if available.
-Set the communication Speed of the GPS COM port (depends of
your PDA model, usually 4800). I use 38400. Don't ask me
whey, but it works great!
-Check TCP/IP box (and uncheck BT box).
-Click the On button.
Note: if everything is OK, Bytes: xxx will increase in GPS2Blue and Rx Counter will increase in HW VSP.
5.On the PC, run your GPS software.
-Set the COM port to the once created by HP VSP (COM9 in our example).
-Set the speed to the once set in GPS2Blue (4800 in our example).
-Start the connection.
I'm a pilot, and I tested everything yesterday in the aircraft on PocketFMS (http://www.pocketfms.com/), flying from Copenhagen to Aberdeen, AND IT WORKS FANTASIC ON MY LAPTOP USING MY HTC P3300 AS A EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER!!!!!!
And because the HTC is attached via the USB to the laptop, it uses the battery of the laptop as an external power!!!.
HAVE FUN!
Great solution ! I have tested it with Mobile Navigator 5 at my PC
A little problem , Software(Mobile Navigator) wouldn't detect Virtual COM , i have to change COM port settings in INI file
Artemis + GPS2Blue = 1 great BT GPS receiver
I also installed GPS2Blue on my Artemis, paired my Artemis with its old big brother XDA II (my old trusty Himalaya) and now my XDA II has a new lease on life as an excellent PND.
The Artemis feeds it GPS signals to XDA II via GPS2Blue using Serial Port Profile, and iGo8 on XDA II autodetects an external GPS receiver... and voila ! kick-ass portable navigation device...and the kicker is...I got my Artemis for 31 bucks plus inflated shipping (on eBay-fleabay, of course)
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I also installed GPS2Blue on my Artemis, paired my Artemis with its old big brother XDA II (my old trusty Himalaya) and now my XDA II has a new lease on life as an excellent PND.
The Artemis feeds it GPS signals to XDA II via GPS2Blue using Serial Port Profile, and iGo8 on XDA II autodetects an external GPS receiver... and voila ! kick-ass portable navigation device...and the kicker is...I got my Artemis for 31 bucks plus inflated shipping (on eBay-fleabay, of course)
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Hi, could you please post a rough guide on how to do this? I'm burning my brain cells trying to get GPS2Blue to work, but I'm having no luck whatsoever... (HTC Polaris, not the Artemis...)
Thanks in advance!
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Hi, could you please post a rough guide on how to do this? I'm burning my brain cells trying to get GPS2Blue to work, but I'm having no luck whatsoever... (HTC Polaris, not the Artemis...)
Thanks in advance!
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Does anyone know if it's possible to use vogue as a gps receiver for notebook pc via bluetooth connection or usb? Thanks
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Does anyone know if it's possible to use vogue as a gps receiver for notebook pc via bluetooth connection or usb? Thanks
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I'd like 2 know also, and how?
Same with internet sharing thru bluetooth, how do u set it up once u mate laptop w/ phone
Franson GPSGate can do the GPS sharing with other devices. Go to their web site to try a demo http://www.franson.com/gpsgate/ I would also recommend you use AstroGPSLauncher (find it on these forums). As for using Internet Sharing, that is documented on these forums as well. Search here for a step by step "How To".
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Franson GPSGate can do the GPS sharing with other devices. Go to their web site to try a demo http://www.franson.com/gpsgate/ I would also recommend you use AstroGPSLauncher (find it on these forums). As for using Internet Sharing, that is documented on these forums as well. Search here for a step by step "How To".
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Thanks, i'll give it a try..